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Traditional jig · D major

The Connaughtman's Rambles

Also known as Bean Ag Baint Duileasc, The Connacht Man's Rambles, The Connachtman's Rambles, The Connachtmann's Rambles, Connaght Man's Rambles, The Connaught Man's Ramble.

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ABC notation

X:1
T:The Connaughtman's Rambles
R:jig
M:6/8
L:1/8
K:D
|:FAA dAA|BAA dAG|FAA dfe|dBB BAG|
FAA dAA|BAA def|gfe dfe|1 dBB BAG:|2 dBB B3||
|:fbb faf|fed ede|fbb faf|fed e3|
fbb faf|fed def|gfe dfe|1 dBB B3:|2 dBB BAG||

Copy this into any ABC tool, or open the setting on The Session (transcribed by Jeremy). The Session lists 35 settings of this tune and 3 recordings.

Playing it on a wind instrument

Traditional jigs are dance music — lift and rhythm matter more than speed. Learn the tune slowly by ear first, then add ornaments (cuts, taps, rolls). Clarinet and sax players: use the transposition menu above so the part matches the fiddle and flute players.